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08-03-2014 01:06 PM

trcy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adelaide's_Dad

Ironically, my wife just came across this blog which hits the nail on the head, in my opinion...

Basically, they're saying these "draconian" adoption rules are more to protect the emotional well being of the rescuers than facilitate the adoption of the animals:

I disagree. I feel they are trying to find the best home where the dog will be successful. The best interest is for the dogs who already had a rough life.

My parents got a dog from a rescue yesterday. There were a few steps to go through before they let them have the dog. Including coming to their house to see how their current dogs and the toddler are around the puppy. I thought it was all good. They want to be sure of the home the dog is going into. There is noting wrong with that.

07-18-2014 02:54 PM

Adelaide's_Dad

Ironically, my wife just came across this blog which hits the nail on the head, in my opinion...

Basically, they're saying these "draconian" adoption rules are more to protect the emotional well being of the rescuers than facilitate the adoption of the animals:

I guess I don't understand why people give out references if they're not sure what the references will say
.

As others have said, it seems to be a case of the applicant not knowing or not really hearing what others think or say about the way they keep their pets, or how negatively their lifestyle impacts a pet. They might think they are sure of what the reference will say, but sometimes they are wrong.
Sheilah

07-14-2014 06:41 PM

Lilie

I filled out an application once to become an Equine Foster. The only problem I had with the entire application was the fact that I would have to allow them on my property any time. This would include giving them a key to my front gate. They would not have to provide notice, nor did I have to be there. I completed the application, but on that section I placed that I did not agree with it.

I didn't think they'd call me back, but they did. Very nice lady. She explained why they had to be able to check on the horses any time. She said they rarely came by with out notice and that it was really just poor wording on the contract.

I explained that I worked 2.7 miles from my home. They could call any time and say "We are here!" and I'd meet them at the house. I explained that I had a responsibility to my animals (dogs/cats/livestock) and that includes keeping them safe from other people.

She totally agreed with me and was saddened that we couldn't see eye to eye on this small part. I told her if they ever changed the wording on the foster contract to give me a call.

A few months later, I recieved a call asking if I'd volunteer moving horses from one foster location to their new forever home. My daughter and I agreed and moved three horses for them.

No hard feelings. I respect their needs and they respected mine.

07-14-2014 05:48 PM

trcy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adelaide's_Dad

I guess it's just easier to label, toss aside, and wait for an app. with all blanks filled in

Or maybe they have a pile of applications and it's easier to just go with the ones that were filled out properly to begin with. IDK, My application was approved. (The dog I wanted was already pending adoption.) I thought having a non fenced pool was going to be an issue, but I explained the dogs are taught how to swim and get out on their own. When the pool was redesigned and plastered we even had a ramp put in to help the dogs get in and out easier.

07-14-2014 05:35 PM

Chip18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merciel

This happens a lot.

I've had references who flat-out told me "don't let this person have a dog." I've had references who answered the phone while clearly high as a kite (I actually ended up approving that one, too, but... it was close). I've had references who praised the adopter's "alpha leadership" while telling me in detail about the myriad ways the person physically abused their dog. I've had references who praised the adopter but warned me against a nightmare roommate or family member. And so on.

Most of the time, personal references say nice things and do their best to help the application along. But sometimes they don't, and that can be pretty valuable.

Just to that point. I have friends who I would readily give a glowing recommendation to! And I have friends that I would say "are you freaking kidding me!!!"

Two untrained badly behaved BC's (herder dogs) come to mind. I thought it was herder dogs (I got to work with them for two weeks,owner free!) It's not the dogs it's them...as is usually the case.

07-14-2014 04:58 PM

Merciel

Quote:

Originally Posted by lalachka

I guess I don't understand why people give out references if they're not sure what the references will say.

This happens a lot.

I've had references who flat-out told me "don't let this person have a dog." I've had references who answered the phone while clearly high as a kite (I actually ended up approving that one, too, but... it was close). I've had references who praised the adopter's "alpha leadership" while telling me in detail about the myriad ways the person physically abused their dog. I've had references who praised the adopter but warned me against a nightmare roommate or family member. And so on.

Most of the time, personal references say nice things and do their best to help the application along. But sometimes they don't, and that can be pretty valuable.